Celebrating 40 years, the 2023 French Quarter Festival was a weekend filled with live music, dancing, and fun in the heart of New Orleans’ oldest neighborhood.

— Photos by Gregg Martel

Of course, the 40th annual French Quarter Festival kicked off with a parade.

A little reminder for the upcoming Creole Tomato Festival coming to the French Market this summer on June 10 & 11

New Orleans trumpeter, composer, singer, and actor Kermit Ruffins

Kermit Ruffins introduces his wife and daughter to the crowds at French Quarter Festival.

Dancing is always encouraged at the fest!

Dejan’s Olympia Brass Band performs at the Louisiana Fish Fry Stage at the Old U.S. Mint

Tia'Nesha Heard from Heard Dat Kitchen serving jambalaya balls and skeesh shrimp

Cajun fiddler, singer, and actress Amanda Shaw from Mandeville, Louisiana performing on the Chevron Stage by Jax Brewery

Les ReBelles Dance Troupe performed their moves on the Traditional Jazz Stage

Swing dancer, singer, and yoga instructor Giselle Anguizola leads a dance class at the French Market Stage

Signing off at the Cabildo and looking forward to next year